Tinstar vs Beetle Green

How close are they?

ΔE 24.0, loose: different enough that you should pick on purpose. Beetle Green is a little lighter, much more saturated than Tinstar.

Can I use Beetle Green instead of Tinstar?

Not as a straight swap; see the closer alternatives below. Loose match (ΔE 24). Beetle Green is a little lighter, much more saturated than Tinstar.

Can I use Tinstar instead of Beetle Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Tinstar is a little darker, much more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.